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Relatives of arrested activists from the Pacific nation have raised alarms about poor conditions in Israel's custody, involving limited availability to drinking water and attorney access.

Humanitarian Mission Crew Members Face Expulsion

Over dozens of participants from different backgrounds are scheduled to be removed from the country, among them 28 French nationals, twenty-seven Greek nationals, 15 Italian nationals, and 9 Swedish nationals.

Relative Testimonies of Harsh Circumstances

The father of one detainee voiced serious worry about his son's circumstances, stating: "I'm extremely anxious about him, as he is held in a cell right now, in a restricted area crowded with numerous individuals... he has been denied water and attorney access."

Health Concerns and Management

Rana's sister reported that her sister had experienced an injury to her upper body, though the loved ones remained unsure about the circumstances of how it happened.

"I request the authorities to respond and return our family members home secure and in healthy condition," Hamida said.

Political Responses

The Pacific nation's ministry of foreign affairs issued a statement indicating that a diplomatic representative in the region had consulted the citizens and that additional assistance would be provided in the following period.

Simultaneously, Israeli diplomatic authorities has denied claims that some detainees were refused entry their legal representatives and stated that the due process rights of the individuals were being "completely protected."

Further Reports of Harsh Conditions

Advocacy groups representing the detained individuals have alleged that some of those in detention have endured mistreatment and bodily injury while in Israeli custody.

• Lack of access healthcare services and medication
• In one case, a Muslim woman was compelled to take off her hijab
• Restricted access to basic necessities

Official Positions

The co-leader of the country's environmental party, the politician, informed a press conference that the detained New Zealanders were attempting to establish a global community "wherein our humanity actually has value."

At the same time, the diplomat Winston Peters criticized critics of "artificial anger" and stated that participants of the humanitarian mission were "headline hunting" and had been told not to proceed with the mission.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated to reporters that officials had communicated "emphatically to the officials" that the security of nationals was crucial.

Nevertheless, the leader declined to condemn Israel's prevention of the convoy because there were "arguments on multiple sides."